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He came up with a plan to best utilize our space to maximize flow and efficiency.  We loved his unique ideas and you can tell that he took the time to really listen to what we like style-wise. He stayed within our budget and he was able to easily keep up with our deadlines. He also provided plenty of added value such as an electric/lighting plan that was not expected but very much appreciated.  He is a professional and charming person to work with and after working so well together, I am proud to call him a friend. 
When we put the finishing touches on everything, Brian's vision will be complete. I would hire him again in a heartbeat.

He worked collaboratively with my wife and I and our general contractor to design our dream kitchen.  He was prompt, courteous, creative, flexible and thorough.  He takes a holistic design approach and is very user-focused, in addition to factoring in the realities of engineering, construction and budget.  We now have a unique  and custom kitchen that our family of 5 will enjoy for years and it all starts with design.  Thanks Brian!

...The whole process was very collaborative as Brian was always open to my suggestions or feedback during the design process. 

...Now that construction is finished, it is such a pleasure to cook, bake, and entertain in the new space...there are miles of countertop to work on, there's a place to store everything, and it looks and functions exactly as I had hoped.  Brian really considered the details, like being mindful of what determining their size and arrangement, creating a new lighting plan with different levels of task and ambient lighting, and making sure we could incorporate our existing dining table into the new space.

He is easy to work with and responsive to questions and concerns.  Brian had some fabulous ideas to change the whole feel of the living space of our mid century ranch (some of which we aren't able to do at this time because of limited budget, but hope to do in the future) and to make it more functional.  The contractor, cabinet rep, and trades people we are using have all praised Brian's drawings for being so detailed and helpful.  I would highly recommend him, and hope we can use his skills again on future projects.

We met several architects and design firms before making our final decision on how best to proceed with our home renovation project - and no one else compared.  Brian is both a creative and practical thought partner, and exceptional listener and approaches his work with a genuine desire to meet the unique needs of his clients.  He is transparent, consistently and clearly communicates and propels projects forward in a timely manner.  We would highly recommend Brian to friends, family and strangers alike - and he will be the first person we call for our next project.

Brian listened to us describe how we used the space how we wanted to use the space, and how the entire family related to the space.  He was thoughtful about including the things we wanted in the design and very creative in imagining the space in ways that never occurred to us.  Brian included some creative ideas in our kitchen plans and listened to us as we thought about his recommendations and modified the plans.  He was willing to make changes to accommodate our evolving vision for our kitchen.  We give Brian high marks for being reachable and available, even though he lives in a different time zone.  We definitely recommend him!

Our house is from the 50s and the original design just didn't fit the kind of open concept living we wanted.  There were also a couple of previous changes to the floorplan from past owners that didn't really make the space more usable.  Brian reimagined everything for us, touching almost all areas of the house: kitchen, laundry room, main bedroom, and both baths. 

Brian was also very mindful of areas we could keep intact to reduce cost and invasiveness.  I feel like we nearly doubled the size of our house just by changing how we use the existing footprint.  Highly recommend!

We first thought we would need to add a 2nd story to our home to get the functional space we were looking for.  In came Brian to save the day (and our wallet) with his incredible ability to see the potential of the unused/dead space in our home.  Advising us that adding a 2nd story would be more money than we wanted to spend and not necessary to create the home we were envisioning, Brian's designs took us from a darkly lit 1950s-era home where we spent the majority of our time in only a few rooms, to one filled with bright, natural light where we truly live in the WHOLE house. ...Brian was available to answer all of our questions and even helped with design choices when asked.
Would recommend 100%.

He had great practical feedback, advice that will save us money, and had ideas that I hadn't even thought of (the main reason you hire a professional!).

He worked with both my husband and I to create the best kitchen for our space, and in a way that was convenient for all of us (online after initial in-person meeting).  We are very happy with our results of our space planning for our complete, knock-down walls, rearrange everything, add foundation, kitchen remodel.

We hired him to tweak our architectural plans before we built a custom home. He made all the difference in eliminating weird corners, smoothing things out, making our master suite feel secluded, making "connections" between rooms and zones in our home, and doing some genius things with walls. He also designed our kitchen, which is in the heart of our home, shaped like a trapezoid, and on no exterior walls. Who else would take on that challenge? We can't say enough about his skills. He's an architect, a designer, a cabinet guy, a stylist, and a therapist all in one. USE HIM. He's in demand and you will have to wait for final drawings, but the wait is well worth it! Give yourself plenty of time so you can enjoy the process with him.

Brian led us through remodel process with insightful questions and patient planning. He promised I would have more cabinet space and I do--also more light, more functionality and more beauty. All the favorite things about my kitchen/laundry room/powder room remodel are his suggestions. He looked at my space and saw possibilities I couldn't imagine. I appreciate his talent. I will definitely hire him again.

He designed closet, bathroom, and kitchen spaces for us that not only function better than we could've imagined but are beautiful also. He has the ability to create and imagine the project and then pass it on to the contractors, who always comment on his work and thoroughness. The best part is in the end it's so much more; the lighting, the colors, the form, and how it all comes together and functions, it becomes magic. We are in the middle of our newest project and are excited to work with Brian again.

...Brian was incredibly easy to work with and responded very well to any questions that I had.

He thought outside the box, adding a large window in the kitchen and rotating the island, something I never would have thought of doing. We have thoroughly enjoyed working with him and he has been very amenable to any changes that I considered, though usually we ended up back with his initial design because it was so excellent! I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone wishing a truly unique and creative design. When our project is complete I will add photos!

The scope of the project included new design layouts in each of the spaces to be remodeled, complete with elevations and specifications for new cabinetry, countertops and appliances, sufficient to solicit bids from contractors and suppliers. Brian developed several innovative options before we ended up with the final design that met all of our requirements. The whole process was conducted in a very professional and collaborative manner.

He was very informative on providing explanations on the suggestions he made and chose for the space, taking into consideration the want to entertain, the possibility for future children using the space etc. (many steps ahead to where our heads were). The space turned out better than we could've ever imagined, with built-ins in the dining room, tying the whole floor together. The extra storage also makes a world of a difference. His lighting design for the space also brightened up the whole home, making it the space we spend the most time in now.

We'd initially looked at doing just a kitchen remodel, and Brian sketched out a plan for that. But he also showed us what he envisioned for the space, and it was so much better than what we thought was possible. ...Brian was able to help us determine what we wanted, come up with the space plan, even find a contractor. And when the contractor's bid came in higher than we wanted, Brian worked with us both to revise the plan and get it back under budget. 
After living in the new space for a year now, everything about remodeled space just works, with the spaces flowing together seamlessly. Even the small details, like how deep cupboards should be to where to place lights, have just been perfect.  Hire Brian, you'll be grateful you did.

Brian's ability to visualize a space and perceive the potential of an area to maximize both efficiency and art-in-design has been nothing short of extraordinary. The scope of our project would likely be considered intermediate to large, and included the entirety of the first floor of a 3600 sq. ft home.  ...Brian's agility with the screen meeting software and our collaboration implementing design changes on the screen in front of us in real time introduced an efficiency that we really appreciated. Brian takes a terrific approach to ascertaining a client's interests and vision....We are grateful for Brian David Roberts professionalism, vision, expertise, and attentiveness. 
Thank you Brian.

He is thoughtful and committed to working through the entire process. He also linked us to a builder who was the perfect match for us. Having the plans gave us confidence that we had a plan in mind and our builder was able to make relatively minor modifications and help us solidify details like cabinet brand, etc.

As an architect AND designer, he was able to help us design the right plan and prepare drawings sufficient for our city permitting process.  And at an reasonable rate. 
He set clear expectations and didn’t rush.
 
Felt like his only customer.

 His thoughtfulness, patience, and care got us to a place we wouldn't have ended up without him. Working with Brian was the absolute best part of the home design and development process.

He helped us with the space planning of our 1st floor including kitchen, dining room, and living room. He has lots of wonderful ideas and is always available to answer our questions. He is also open-minded and willing to listen to our concerns or ideas. He's very patient and never try to rush us during the process (the project was dragged out much longer than anticipated due to the pandemic). We are extremely happy with Brian would whole heartedly recommend him without reservation.

We have a small mid century ranch house so we needed to make the most of the minimal space we have. Brian did an amazing job laying out our kitchen, as well as the rest of our home which included two bathrooms and some bonus space in the garage. Brian patiently worked with us through a few variations resulting in a design that is modern and functional. He is well connected to industry specialists to assist with the realization of your dream renovation. Overall he is very talented and well-experienced designer. He was a pleasure to work with and talk to on many levels, and his wife Virginia does an amazing job documenting the beautiful results.

As an architect AND designer, he was able to help us design the right plan and prepare drawings sufficient for our city permitting process.  And at an reasonable rate. 
He set clear expectations and didn’t rush.
 
Felt like his only customer.

Our late 50s home had many awkward spaces that didn't make sense. The natural light available to some rooms in the home was cut off by walls and narrow hallways. Storage was limited and the rooms were tiny. Brian focused on the home's natural light and worked to bring in more of it. By opening up the spaces, he allowed the natural light to flow throughout and created useable rooms with plenty of storage. Brian is personally invested in seeing his designs through to completion. He went above & beyond to make sure we were heading in the best direction possible when selecting cabinetry, appliances, and other finishes. Brian was available to us for questions and input throughout the building process, which made this an enjoyable experience. We highly recommend Brian David Roberts!

He was great, easy and flexible to work with during the design phase of the project. We have since completed the kitchen, TV room and new hallway area and bathroom for the master bedroom. We still have the master bedroom to complete on the project. His ideas and layouts saved us both time and money on the project. I would definitely use his services again and would strongly recommend him for any of your upcoming projects.

 ...In our four-month remodeling process, Brian is by our side from the beginning to the very end.  ...He truly has a lot of knowledge and expertise in almost all aspects of interior design, and he conveys his ideas in a very logical and reasonable way that are easy for us to picture and make informed decisions. Perhaps more importantly, he is a really good listener, and always has our style preference in mind when recommending things.We developed a very good relationship with Brain over the time. He is super intelligent, patient, kind with a great sense of humor. It is a great pleasure to work with him, and I would recommend him to anyone who wants to break the boundary of your existing or new house, and take it to a whole new level!

He is good at communicating and very reliable. I would recommend him for anyone looking for a new, creative perspective when designing a home.

He approaches design from a human perspective and asks all the right questions. He doesn't accept less than great work. I would work with him again any day.   One recommendation: If you choose to work with Brian be sure to give him a call if you ever have a problem. Like most designers juggling multiple projects there was a moment or two when things were forgotten, but as soon as we got him on the phone he fixed them and got us where we needed to be.

...We loved that Brian's services are so customer focused and designed to make this process easy on the homeowner. He holds your hand the entire way and answers all questions (no matter how silly) with well thought out and helpful responses. He prices projects by size and scope and does not charge hourly. This gives us as consumers peace of mind that we're not being tricked into paying more than necessary, and helped us to budget efficiently knowing that little changes wouldn't affect our bottom line. ...Brian has a wealth of great knowledge in design, construction, and industry secrets. We highly recommend Brian's services.

We considered several areas and design options, but decided on the space that worked best for us and our budget. He is an extremely patient person when dealing with our indecisiveness, and just rolls with every new idea. He will mention when something will not work and comes up with fresh solutions for most problems we have come up against. We now have a wonderful layout, more storage, and triple the counter space compared to our old kitchen design. Brian is considerate and personable. We would definitely work with him again!

From the beginning, Brian put us at ease, making it clear that he was with us every step of the way to ensure that the end result was exactly what we wanted. Brian has a wealth of ideas and helped translate our vision and the core functionality we wanted into a comprehensive set of plans. Through the process, he remained patient and a joy to talk with, even when we kept going back to make changes, and reverting changes back to the original, and on again. ...It has ben over nine months, and Brian continues to be responsive when we want to make another tweak to the plan or have a question about the process.  ...I highly recommend Brian!

Brian was full of great ideas, but his top priority was to incorporate a design that would allow our family to use our space in a functional, efficient and meaningful way. Brian knew the right questions to ask and we appreciated that he involved our children and wanted to know what was important to them as well. The final result is a space that draws each member of our family in for different reasons and each of us has our own favorite part. Our kitchen simply works now and makes so much sense, but even more than its functional conveniences are the benefits of how it brings our family together. Our family loves everything about our completed project and we're thrilled with Brian's vision - for seeing what it could become and making it happen.

His services were reasonably priced and fees were explained before he met with us. His plans were excellent for areas designed-detailed and professional. He is very personable and was open to our ideas and needs while giving constructive feedback and additional perspective to possibilities.

He was great to work with and really spent a lot of time with us understanding our needs.  We were not able to start on the kitchen then due to some family issues. We started looking for a contractor in December and the blue prints he gave us made it so easy to get bids! We are four weeks into construction right now and it is already looking just amazing. My contractor thinks its one of his favorite builds. I would never have thought of putting in more windows, but wow! Getting building permits was streamlined because of the blue prints. We haven't had to make any changes to his design which has kept cost down. I recommend him highly!

There was a lot of give and take to iron out the design. In the end, we got exactly what we wanted. 
The benefit of having a completed design was many fold. 
*As cabinet layout was done, the cabinet company just ran with it. 
* Getting the permits is simple because we have the design.
* We have a lot of confidence in the contractor's bid as he has the plans to work from.
* We could easily compare one company's bid to another as the design was fixed. ...What we really appreciate was how Brian worked with us to keep revising until we got the design we wanted. We have a small kitchen that has an optimized design. The fee we paid for Brian's work is well worth it.

Brian was very helpful and had great ideas for what we could do in our existing space, or with an expansion of our kitchen. Anytime we had questions he was glad to help us understand his designs and teach us how we could better utilize our space. He brought ideas and designs that we could never have thought of on our own.  Some of the specific things we really enjoy are, larger windows that bring more natural light into our home, our spacious pantry with varying depths of shelves, and a wonderful mudroom to help contain our children’s paraphernalia. The fee we paid for his work was very reasonable and worth every penny. We highly recommend Brian.

He was great at helping us assess how we live - what was working, what wasn't. We went through quite a few rounds of revisions, mostly because we re-thought our needs once we saw the initial designs. Brian was very accommodating. And he has never lost enthusiasm for our remodel.

Still searching for someone to help me actually re-design the space, I found Brian on Houzz.com. Brian was just what I needed. Someone to come into our home, on several occasions, and listen to me and what our family needed to remodel our main living area and kitchen. Working with him was a pleasure. He thought of things I certainly wouldn't have come up with myself, but are critical to making the space work better for us. I just may have to call him back for our next remodel job too!

My wife and were thinking about a first floor remodel that included the Kitchen, Dining room and family room. The problem was that we could not see how to do it and did not even agree on the basics. Brian come in and with his out of the box thinking and through examination of our needs and habits came back with several incredible options, one of which we both could agree on. The design was out of the box perfect. Brian has great vision, and very thoughtful and just came up with the perfect plan for us. On to top of all that he is just really like him. He's great. I would highly suggest him.

He came up with brilliant ideas to best utilize the space in a dated home with several weird layouts. He helped us plan each step and helped us manage our expectations as this was our first re-model. He provided measurements and drawings for contractors and offered his help and advice all along the way. We are very pleased with our experience and we owe much of our satisfaction to Brian.

 We have never used a designer before for our past projects, but wanted the best for this job! Brian was extremely professional, understanding, and thorough in each step of helping us plan our future kitchen and living space. (Basically a first floor renovation) He measured the entire footprint of our home , while integrating his design visions. Each meeting with him was detailed, thoughtful, and inspiring. Although, change is hard to accept and to see, I have come to see how amazing this plan is. Looking forward to the finished project!! Thank you, Brian!

The consultation was fantastic - Brian listened and really understood what was important to us and how we would be using the new space. He provided several drafts and maintained constant communication with us through the process to ensure we were satisfied with each additional revision. 
Brian was very accomodating when we had to switch directions (due to structural limitations). I did not think that he could re-design the original plan any better but was blown away by the subsequent draft - I fell in love with it even more than the first version! 

...Our home has a very large but poorly laid out kitchen. We wanted smarter work areas, better lighting, and more efficient use of the space. From the first visit we knew Brian had the expertise and experience to help us solve these problems. He was a great listener and we felt he truly understood our needs and addressed them very well. We have a strict budget and a long list of things to do, so he provided us with multiple options varying in cost to help us make our final decisions before construction begins. ...We highly recommend anyone planning to spend more than $10K on a remodel that they hire a designer such as  Brian David Roberts.

 His work is comprehensive and thorough. If one is planning a kitchen or an entire home remodel, call Brian and prevent buyer remorse and design regrets!

Throughout the process of designing our kitchen, we benefited from his knowledge, experience, and expertise and were able to make necessary changes now rather than doing it later when it would have been expensive, time-consuming, and inconvenient. He is a true pro and we would definitely request his services in the future and highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for an awesome designer!

We had done some remodeling on our own before, but never had a professional designer in the past. Right away it was very evident that Brian knew what he was doing. He gave us quality design pans and thought totally outside the box with respect to our space constraints. He not only gave us good recommendations, but when we had different ideas about things he reworked the plans with the ultimate goal of our satisfaction with the final product. I would highly recommend Brian and flat that the service and professionalism provided were excellent and a good value as well.

His design was unique, and he came up with ideas we would have never thought of! The design was presented to us quickly, and he worked with us on revisions. The final CAD drawings were everything we need to get accurate quotes. I would recommend!

I needed help in evaluating my current kitchen space and identifying options for making the space more functional. Brian met with me and asked questions regarding my lifestyle and how I enjoyed using my kitchen. He took various measurements and came back with several options for making my space more enjoyable. The ideas were wonderful and things I had not thought of. He understood the style I wanted and did a fantastic job of pulling all my wish list items into the picture. He promptly replied to my request and was very pleasant to work with. The end product was a professional design I can take to the various contractors for bids and to start the work. His input and knowledge were what I needed to start on my dream kitchen. I HIGHLY recommend Brian to get you started on your remodel project.

My wife and I couldn’t agree on our remodeling goals for the Kitchen and Living Room. We hired Brian who brought great ideas backed with years of experience. His expertise in getting the most from a small space was extremely helpful. The plans provided were clear, accurate and easy to follow. 
Due to the fact that we completed the remodel ourselves, it was helpful to have full access to Brian and his knowledge. We called him on several occasions from the local hardware store to clarify measurements and discuss how best to accomplish a task.
Great experience with a talented individual!

Thanks Brian!